Police Urge Motorists to Slow Down as Children Return to School This Week

Wheaton police are urging motorists to slow down and be especially cautious while on roadways as area children will be heading back to school this week.

“School children are too often the tragic victims of automobile crashes because of their small size, inattention to vehicular traffic and speeding vehicles,” according to a city of Wheaton press release. “Some children may be walking to school for the first time, while others may have forgotten their pedestrian safety lessons.”

All drivers need to be especially alert for the following situations:

1. Children walking or riding bicycles
2. School buses loading or unloading children
3. Crossing guards at school crossings
4. Posted school speed zones of 20 MPH

The Wheaton Police Department strictly enforces all laws regarding school speed zones, crossings, and bus stop requirements. Wheaton Police Officers will issue full citations for all violations near schools or school zones. Warnings will not be an option.

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